Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)
Family
Lamiaceae, or mint family
Common Names
Holy Basil, Tulsi
Harvest
In Ayurvedic medicine, the whole plant can be used: leaves, flowers, seeds, & roots. The flowers and leaves are most commonly used medicinally, but even the woody stalks are used to make beads for jewelry and meditation malas, or rosaries.
Growing Conditions
USDA Growing Zone(s): Tulsi grows best as a perennial in zones 10-11, but it can be grown as an annual in cooler zones.
Tulsi loves hot, sunny weather with well-draining soil and can grow quite large in these conditions.
Varieties:
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'Vana': Easiest to grow variety along with Temperate Tulsi.
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'Temperate': Easiest to grow Tulsi. Add to Vana and Amrita for a flavorful tulsi blend!
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'Amrita': Annual. Very fragrant but more challenging to grow. Worth the effort!
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'Rama': Most challenging Tulsi. Tropical. Grow indoors or in a greenhouse.

Tulsi

Tulsi Vana plants growing at Kindred Herbs